Choose Arcana when…
- 4K60 is sufficient
- You need full eARC audio to Sonos or another compatible sound system
- You want the simplest and lower-cost solution
HDfury Arcana vs Arcana 2
Choose on video bandwidth, gaming features and output requirements. Both models are designed to route full-quality HDMI audio to compatible sound systems.
| Feature | Arcana | Arcana 2 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI generation | HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 FRL5 |
| Bandwidth | 18Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Main use | 4K60 and eARC audio extraction | 4K120/VRR, 8K and advanced routing |
| Maximum formats | Up to 4K60 4:4:4 8-bit; selected higher-rate 4:2:0 modes | Up to 4K120 4:4:4/RGB 10-bit VRR/HDR; 8K modes including DSC |
| VRR / QMS / QFT | Not the primary use case | Supported |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI video outputs | 1 | 2 |
| eARC output | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI audio output | No separate HDMI COPY audio output | Full HDMI audio via COPY output |
| Scaling | Downscaling | Upscaling and downscaling |
| HDR / Dolby Vision | HDR10+, HLG, DV and LLDV | HDR10+, HLG, DV and LLDV |
| EDID / HDCP tools | Yes | Yes, with broader HDMI 2.1 workflow |
| Control | OLED, rotary control, RS232 | OLED, rotary control, RS232 |
| Best for Sonos Arc / Beam Gen 2 | Yes, for 4K60 systems | Yes, especially for 4K120/VRR systems |
| Current firmware | 0.88 · 27 Jan 2026 | 0.25 · 27 Jan 2026 |
Choose Arcana 2 when…
- You need 4K120, VRR or HDMI 2.1 FRL5
- You use a modern console or gaming PC
- You need a second HDMI output or HDMI audio output
Sources and update status
Technical specifications and firmware versions were checked against the official HDfury product pages on 23 July 2026. Product sales are handled through HDfury.eu.